Student activists are demanding an apology from the Associated Students of Portland State University following the resignation of Student Fee Committee member Philip Arola, effective 1 p.m. on Sept. 30. …
Board of Trustees pushes presidential search to spring 2020
The Portland State Board of Trustees stated on Oct. 2 that the presidential search will be pushed to spring 2020, making the earliest possible appointment for a permanent president projected…
Hill to Hall Oct. 1–4
Oct. 1: Portland institutes new plastic policy Portland restaurants are no longer allowed to offer single-use plastics—including plastic straws, stirrers and utensils—unless a customer asks for them. The policy applies…
‘The four pillars of success’
PSU Interim President launches initiative to improve student success Portland State Interim President Stephen Percy has launched a full-scale initiative aimed at improving student success in what they call “the…
In Loving Memory of Judson Randall
Judson Randall, the former Portland State Student Media advisor, who served in the role for 18 years, passed away in September 2019. Randall will always be remembered at PSU for…
ASPSU Judicial Board votes not to impeach controversial SFC member
The Judicial Board of the Associated Students of Portland State University voted to deny pursuing articles of impeachment against Student Fee Committee member Philip Arola. Arola was accused of being…
Fariborz Maseeh Hall, formerly known as Neuberger Hall, officially opens Oct. 2
After beginning renovations in January 2018, the new Fariborz Maseeh Hall—formerly known as Neuberger Hall—will conduct its grand opening at 9 a.m. on Oct. 2. Until then, the first floor…
Planned strike for first day of classes averted
Oregon university workers and administrators reach agreement A new contract agreement for Service Employees International Union workers comes after months of negotiations between Oregon Public university workers and administrators. The…
Hill to Hall September 24–26
Sept. 24: U.S. House of Representatives initiates impeachment inquiry against president United States Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi announced a formal impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump amid allegations…
Hill to Hall Sept. 2–6
Sept. 2: Nestlé to lay off 53 employees in Northeast Portland Nestlé, the multinational food and beverage cooperation, stated in a letter on Sept. 2—Labor Day—the company would begin laying…
University workers in Oregon may strike in coming weeks
Represented university workers may potentially call for a strike in the coming weeks or months if they cannot reach a contract agreement with university management. There are around 750 of…